What does Shmata mean?

What does Shmata mean?

A shmata is a rag, literally. By extension — as with most Yiddish words or expressions used in English — it can mean any informal garment. For decades, the garment industry itself was informally called the rag trade.

What does Zei Gezunt mean?

Be healthy, be well
Definitions. interj. Be healthy, be well; farewell!

What does Shayna Punim mean?

pretty face
Shayna Punim (Yiddish) This phrase means “pretty face” (shayna=pretty, punim=face) and it’s what my grandma always used to call me. It makes me think of my grandparents, and it always made me feel special.

What is a shtarker?

n. A strong, stout fellow.

Is Schmutz a Yiddish?

English has been particularly receptive to earthy terms from Yiddish, including this week’s featured word schmutz (pronounced SHMUTS, with a u as in put), also spelled shmutz. It means “dirt,” “filth,” “grime,” or “rubbish.”

Is Schmuck a bad word?

In popular culture. Although schmuck is considered an obscene term in Yiddish, it has become a common American idiom for “jerk” or “idiot”. It can be taken as offensive, however, by some Jews, particularly those with strong Yiddish roots.

How do you say thank you in Yiddish?

So you want to say “thank you” in Yiddish. Say “a dank” to mean “thank you”, and say “a sheynem dank” for “thank you very much.” X Research source Read on for more cultural context!

What does Oy gevalt?

: oh, violence! — used to express shock or amazement.

What is little boy in Yiddish?

ילד קטן More Hebrew words for little boy. noun סוּס קָטָן little boy, nag.

What is the opposite of mensch?

Opposite of mensch. boor. opposite sense of same term. Noun. ▲

What does oys mean in Yiddish?

Ignore at Your Peril
The Oys Of Yiddish (Ignore at Your Peril)

What is Schmeckle?

The word “Schmeckle” sounds somewhat similar to “Shekel”, which is the currency of Israel. A Schmeckle is worth approximately $148 USD. “Schmekel” is Yiddish slang for “penis”.